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May 6, 2009

Pav Bhaji Recipe - Mumbai Street Food Recipes

Pav bhaji is a worldwide popular street food originated from Mumbai, India.I prepared it for the first time yesterday and it was a super hit.It came out very well.I took this recipe from a cooking manual and made some changes by watching Mumbai pavbhaji YouTube videos.Sendhil & Raksha loved it a lot and told me to make the same next day too for dinner.It was awesome in taste when had with chopped raw onions.Its a great evening snack recipe for kids.Even bachelors can try this as it has no grinding jobs.I am sure,the smell of this pavbhaji masala makes everyone crave for it.Do try this for ur kids & Husband after they are back home.U will get appraisals for sure .Ok,lets see how to make this Mumbai special pav bhaji at home easily .

Mumbai special Pav bhaji recipe

Mumbai famous street food - Pav bhaji recipe

Cuisine:Indian

Category:Snacks

Serves:Serves 3

Prep time:10 Minutes

Cook time:20 Minutes

Total time:30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS1 cup - 200ml

For Bhaji

1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (carrot,cauliflower,beans(optional) )

2 nos - medium sized Potatoes

1/4 cup green peas

To saute

2 tbsp butter

2 big onions chopped fine

2 tomatoes chopped fine

1/2 capsicum chopped fine

1 small green chilli chopped finely

1 tsp - G&G paste

2-3 tsp - Pavbhaji masala (I used MDH masala)

1/2 – 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust)

1/4 tsp- turmeric powder

1/4 tsp - sugar

Kasoori methi – a pinch (optional)

Salt to taste

1 cup water or vegetable broth (use according to the thickness of the bhaji)

juice of 1/2 lemon.

To Garnish

1 tbsp coriander chopped

1 onion chopped

small pieces of lemon

For Pav

6 pavs (squarish soft buns )

Butter to toast.

METHOD

For bhaji

Wash and chop the vegetables.Pressure cook mixed vegetables and peas till well mashed for 4-5 whistles. Mash them well using a ladle/masher or hands after draining the water. Reserve the broth/vegetable water.